H1108
An Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create ‘portable benefit accounts’ for app-based delivery drivers in Massachusetts. These accounts would allow drivers to accumulate benefits like healthcare or retirement savings, separate from their earnings with the delivery apps. The goal is to provide these drivers with access to benefits typically offered to traditional employees. The bill aims to address concerns about the lack of benefits available to this growing workforce segment.
Key provisions
- Establishment of portable benefit accounts.
- Benefits would be funded through a portion of driver earnings.
- Drivers would have control over how their benefits are allocated.
- The bill would require app-based delivery companies to participate.
- It would create a system for administering and overseeing these accounts.
Who is affected
- App-based delivery drivers in Massachusetts
- App-based delivery companies operating in Massachusetts
- Workers in the gig economy
Notable changes
- This bill would create a new mechanism for providing benefits to app-based drivers, distinct from traditional employment models.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsor
Daniel Cahill
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Bill H.1108 194th (Current)
An Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1108) of Daniel Cahill for legislation to establish portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Daniel Cahill
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1108
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:40 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5206 |
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